CLIFFORD J. D'AMICO
Dunedin, FL ? abl84b@r.postjobfree.com ? 727-***-****
SENIOR Executive
TEAM BUILDING ? NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Consistently recognized for successfully developing and implementing
profitable sales and marketing programs ensuring increases in company
value.
Detail oriented leader thriving on and accepting the next difficult
challenge. Adept at transforming strategic objectives into viable business
solutions.
Outstanding communicator skilled at hiring and motivating team members to
deliver success to the team and the organization. Leads by example with the
highest level of integrity. Active in fundraising and the community.
Responsible for all hiring decisions and promotion decisions. Conducted all
new hire interviews.
Aggressive, sales oriented, able negotiator successfully presenting
proposals and initiatives to decision makers to achieve buy-in.
Sales Management Sales Team Building Sales Team
Motivation
Start-Up Operations Sales Team Review
Stakeholder/Client Presentations
Account Management Sales Team Performance Strategic Business
Planning
Referrals/Prospecting Territory Development Profit
& Loss Responsibility
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Damico Business Solutions (President), Tampa, FL(Nov 2009-Present).
Started my own business as an energy consultant. I work with businesses in
deregulated states to reduce their pricing for electric and natural gas by
working with multiple energy suppliers in these states. Cold calling,
business to business sales and a "hunter" mentality.
Enterprise Rent A Car
1992 to 2009
The largest rental car company in North America. Services include car
rentals, car sales, fleet services and international operations.
REGIONAL SALES Manager, Tampa FL. (2004 to 2009)
Promoted with full responsibility for sales, business development, P&L,
hiring, fuel, automobiles, entertainment, debt recovery and customer
satisfaction. Directed 5 Area Managers, 17 Branch Managers and 20 Assistant
Managers.
Accountable for profitability, customer satisfaction rating, account growth
and market share growth. Tasked to bring in new customers, maintain current
accounts, and develop and retain employees.
. Drove $23M annual revenue with profits of $6M.
Successful sales, new business, and performance results:
Achieved largest Revenue Growth. Intensively trained all Managers and
Assistant Managers in the territory. Held training seminars and tracked
results holding employees accountable for performance.
. Increased revenue by 5.2% compared to the Company average of .92%.
Achieved the highest profits. Drove revenue growth and implemented cost
controls.
. Earned $150/unit in profit compared to the Company at $85/unit.
. Increased profits from $78/unit to $150/unit.
Earned the highest Customer Service Ranking. Implemented training and
accountability. Put together a written plan that was to be followed in
every location. Visited branch's to ensure compliance. Held managers
accountable.
. Successful customer service plan was adopted by the entire Group.
. Never finished less than 80% with Company average of 77%.
Drove Account Growth and Retention. Sold and grew the largest accounts
currently serviced by Enterprise including the majority of dealerships in
Hillsborough and Pinellas County, Jabil Circuit, Philadelphia Phillies, NY
Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Tech Data, Price Waterhouse Cooper, Raymond
James, MacDill Air Force Base. Allstate Insurance, Progressive, GEICO,
State Farm and Hartford Insurance.
. The largest increase in new business development with 9% growth
compared to the Company -2%.
Accomplished the highest Employee Retention. Accomplished by training
employees, rewarding employees and creating an exciting atmosphere.
. The highest retention of employees at 78%. Group and Company average
was 64%.
. Had the largest number of promotions in the Group.
. Ranked #2 overall out of 56 Regional Managers in the Southeast
AREA SALES MANAGER, Orlando, FL (1997 to 2004)
Promoted with full responsibility for sales, business development, P&L,
hiring, fuel, automobiles, entertainment, debt recovery and customer
satisfaction. Directed staff of 40 including 4 Branch Managers, and 6
Assistant Managers.
Successful sales, new business, and performance results:
. Drove $10M in revenue and $2.5M in annual profits.
. Achieved the highest profit. $105/unit the first time ever surpassing
$100/unit.
. Achieved Customer Satisfaction. 81% Customer Satisfaction compared to
the Company average of 77%.
. Employee Retention. Employee retention was 76% compared to the Company
63%. 5 Managers promoted to Area Manager.
. Achieved the highest Account Growth. The hiring GM from Tampa made a
surprise visit in Oct 2004. Accompanied to all in the Area. Impressed
with relationships with Owners and GM's. Offered immediate promotion.
. Drove 18% Account Growth compared to the Company 4%.
. Ranked #1 overall in the Southeast out of over 100 Area Managers
Branch Manager, Orlando, FL (1994 to
1997)
Hired to manage multiple local branches. Responsibilities included opening
and closing procedures, balancing the cash box, approving timesheets for
staff and accounting for inventory. Managed the new hire processes,
performance, discipline, training and development.
. Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to consistently
increase revenues and drive market share. Earned promotion.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Business, Denison University
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the Tampa Bay Hotel Association
Former member of the Orlando Chamber Of Commerce
Former member of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Member, Downtown Economic Development Council
Member, Board of the Pinellas County Urban League
Fundraising, Pediatric Cancer Board
Fundraising, Friends and Family of the Military, MacDill Air Force Base